The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls

45 mins

1.5 km Return

92 m

Moderate track

For a short walk down to the beautiful Upper Wentworth Falls, this track showcases the beauty of the Jamison Valley and the Falls without having to spend a whole day walking. The Falls Picnic Area is a great spot to unwind and have a bite to eat.

Easy track

From the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, this walk heads past the BBQ shelter and follows the track (with a timber border) up the steps (keeping the road a short distance to the left). The track passes an old sandstone pillar marking an overgrown lookout (still with some views). The walk continues up this gentle hill, coming to the main entrance of Wentworth Falls Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Sir H Burrell Dr).

Moderate track

Veer right: From the Entrance of the Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Burrell Dr), this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout 100m’ sign downhill along the track, passing the old picnic shelter. Soon the track becomes steeper and heads down a series of log steps until coming to and crossing Sir H Burrell Drive. On the other side of the road is the signposted ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout’.

Wentworth Falls Lookout

Wentworth Falls Lookout, in the Blue Mountains National Park, is beside Sir H Burrell Drive. The lookout is fenced and has a large information sign about the area. There are some bench seats and great vistas. There is a view to Wentworth Falls (in the valley to the left), but the most captivating view is across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. There are also great views of the Kings Tableland (left), Sublime Point (right) and Narrow Neck (far right) escarpments. This is a great place to enjoy the scope of this World Heritage listed area.

Moderate track

Turn left: From Wentworth Falls Lookout, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Track’ – ‘To The Falls’ sign down the hill (with the view to the right). The walk heads down the log steps, passing several information signs. The track soon heads through a sharp right-hand bend, then comes to an intersection (with a track closed at the time of writing) at the sharp left bend. There is a sign here, pointing back up to ‘Wentworth Falls picnic area’.Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill following the ‘Wentworth Falls – National Pass’ sign. The walk gradually descends the well-maintained log stairs, passing some views of the valley on the right. Soon the track comes to an intersection with another sign, pointing back up to ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’.Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls’ sign down the track. The track soon steepens, heading down the steps and then coming to a four-way intersection, opposite a short track to ‘Fletchers Lookout’.

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Fletcher Lookout’ sign down the steps. The fenced and signposted lookout has three main bays, two on the left (with views of Wentworth Falls) and a third down the steps, looking into the valley. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Fletchers Lookout

Fletchers Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout off the side of the Undercliff Walk, just north of the Wentworth Falls. The lookout provides a fairly close view of the top of Wentworth Falls and a great view into the Jamison Valley. There is a good distant view of Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck, and also great views of the surrounding escarpments.

(0.64km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Top of Wentworth Falls

90 m

2 mins

3m

-3m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls’ and ‘to National Pass’ signs down the gentle steps (with the main valley view to the right). The track soon comes to a three-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to ‘Undercliff Track’.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls’ and ‘Wentworth Pass’ signs down the steps. The track soon comes to a nice view of Jamison Creek, where it continues to wind down the hill and open up at a fenced rock platform at the top of Wentworth Falls. Here the walk crosses Jamison Creek using the stepping stones, to reveal a lovely waterhole and Queen’s Cascades(the creek may be impassable after rain). This is the top of the Wentworth Falls.

Queen’s Cascades

are a lovely set of falls on the Jamison Creek at the top of Wentworth Falls. The creek heads down the wide, two-stage cascades into a sandy pool. From the pool, the water flows between the stepping stones, under the fence and down the very tall Wentworth Falls. There are also great views to Sublime Point across the valley.

Maps for the The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Cross sectional view of the The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length

1.5 km

Time

45 mins

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Grade 3/6

Moderate track

AS 2156.1

Gradient

Short steep hills (3/6)

Quality of track

Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)

Signs

Clearly signposted (1/6)

Experience Required

Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 540m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 200m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 740m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 740m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 680m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 60m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 680m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 60m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 680m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 55m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance (gps: -33.724905, 150.37)
Your main transport option to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance is by; Car. There is free parking available. (get details)

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.